Since the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus hit stores on September 19, the highs of Apple’s record-breaking sales have been quickly overtaken by a number of lows. Just three days after Apple announced that it had sold a record 10 million new iPhones over the opening weekend, buyers soon discovered the new phones’ operating system — iOS 8 — featured multiple bugs. A few even found […]
In a move to tap into the vast opportunities in China’s technology industry, Intel plans to invest as much as $1.5 billion for a minority stake in a holding company there. Intel is acquiring 20 percent of a Tsinghua Holdings operating subsidiary to execute its mission. Tsinghua is a solely state-owned limited liability corporation funded by Tsinghua University in China. By partnering with Tsinghua, Intel aims to […]
[embedded content] Sustainable business and production practices are one reason people love Patagonia gear. With their new Truth To Materials program their processes & products become even cleaner, by sourcing materials like reclaimed down, wool, cotton and natural, un-dyed cashmere directly through co-ops and local suppliers. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s […]
Brocade unveils Vyatta SDN controller DUBAI, 21 hours, 28 minutes ago Brocade, an American technology company specialising in data and storage networking products, recently introduced the Brocade Vyatta Controller as part of the company’s strategy that delivers an open and modular networking platform for cloud service providers. The Software-defined networking (SDN) controller from Brocade that is scheduled for general availability in November this year is a key […]
Shares of Marka started trading Thursday at a premium of 77% to its 1 U.A.E. dirham ($0.27) issue price. Asa Fitch for The Wall Street Journal Shares of Marka, a brand-new retail and hospitality company in the United Arab Emirates, began trading at a huge premium to their initial public offering valuation on the Dubai Financial Market Thursday, underscoring both a revival of confidence and what could […]
Several factors could stimulate growth in the sector toas many as two billion by 2020. M2M connections to account for 10pc of mobile market ATLANTA, 1 days ago Cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communications will account for at least 10 per cent of the global mobile market by 2020, according to a new study by GSMA Intelligence, the research arm of the GSMA. The study, entitled ‘Cellular M2M forecasts […]
Written by journalist and Star Wars fan-boy Chris Taylor, this book tells the complete story of Star Wars for the very first time; both the creative and commercial phenomenon. From its origins in 1973 to the movies, the sequels, the franchise, the near-death of the franchise and its subsequent rebirth. Everything. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re […]
When Apple’s new operating system debuted, some were wondering whether they should upgrade to iOS 8 right away or wait a little while to make sure the mobile operating system was stable. Others were confident the upgrade would be flawless. Now, Crittercism, a mobile analytics firm, is showing why some had pause. When Crittercism analyzed data across iOS users from September 17 to September 22, the firm […]
|By TAP Staff| The United Arab Emirates’ stock exchange plans to offer a trading platform for shares in private joint-stock companies so that they can raise capital with less disclosure of corporate information than publicly listed firms. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum said that trading would begin over the next few months on a special platform set up inside the country’s existing stock exchanges, state […]
Roland Sands Design took a sparkling new 2014 Indian Chieftain and completely desconstructed the 800 pound beast to create a nimble 1930s race-inspired board tracker. This meant building everything but the engine from scratch: a new frame with a single-sided rigid rear-end, new hand-built titanium exhaust, gas tank, & springer front-end, electrical overhaul, etc. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your […]
Smartphone producers in China are closing in on market leaders Samsung and Apple. This is based on a large home market with above-average growth. Potential is even higher in India and Latin America. Today, the spotlight is on the two largest mobile telephone manufactures – Samsung and Apple – with their latest Galaxy and iPhone models. These smartphones are likely to sell in the millions, but this […]
Just when you thought the drama was over. Apple is taking the iCloud hack that revealed naked selfies of celebrities seriously, adding new security tools to keep its cloud safe. But there’s still fallout from the early-September iCloud hack. Indeed, headlines report a new wave of naked photographs of celebrities leaked online. This wave includes movie star Gabrielle Union, pop star Rihanna, Disney Channel star Vanessa Hudgens, […]
The new smartphone being introduced this week by BlackBerry will be cheaper than both the Apple iPhone 6 and the newest Samsung Galaxy edition. But will anyone notice? The BlackBerry Passport will sell for $599 without a wireless carrier contract in the U.S. Compared to various models of the iPhone 6 and Samsung’s Galaxy S4 currently on sale, that’s a price cut of about $50 to $250. […]
Google has reportedly turned to HTC to develop its next Nexus tablet, the 9-inch Nexus 9. According to an article Monday in The Wall Street Journal, HTC engineers have been visiting Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, “in recent months.” If true, the report is noteworthy because HTC currently focuses largely on smartphones and accessories. Its last foray into the tablet market ended in disappointment: The Android-based […]
Originally developed for backcountry firefighters, the Beartooth radio device turns your Android or iOS cell phone into a two-way radio enabling calls, texting, and geo-location from remote, off-grid locations. Production to begin in 2015. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. -Werd
A project displayed at Cityscape Global 2014. Rory Jones for The Wall Street Journal Dubai’s showcase annual real-estate event appears to offer more substance than style this year: Cityscape Global had fewer glitzy property launches on day one than last year, and there were no backroom scuffles as investors scrambled to snap up units of premier developers. There was still plenty of real estate for sale as […]
|TAP Special| Dubai World will reach a deal on renegotiating its debt repayment schedule soon, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum, chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Fiscal Committee, disclosed. “I can say for sure we will reach it. It is there and you will hear about it soon,” he told reporters at the sidelines of Ciyscape. Dubai World had offered creditors a series of incentives to lengthen a $25 […]
The next generation of Google’s Android operating system will have data encryption turned on by default, according to The Washington Post. This move puts Google in the same company as Apple, which this week unveiled a new privacy strategy that makes it harder for anyone but an iPhone’s owner to access content on such devices. Default encryption for Android and iOS essentially takes Google and Apple out […]
Dremel has made the leap from rotary tools into the third dimension with their IdeaBuilder personal 3D printer. Made for beginners and experts alike the enclosed desktop printer outputs at a resolution of 100 microns using PLA filament. Dremel’s partnership with AutoDesk means print-ready models and online design tools are also in the works. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your […]
The e-borders system, which is supposed to stop a person coming to the UK if they have previously been deported or excluded from the country, has failed to intercept a single individual despite a £500 million IT project Photo: Reuters The disclosure that the chief suspect in the case of the missing schoolgirl Alice Gross is a convicted Latvian killer who should not have been in the country […]
The Voyage is the most advanced Amazon E-reader to date, featuring a next-gen Paperwhite display, upgraded Kindle software, & a feature called Page Press that automatically turns the page once you’ve read it. At 7.6mm, it’s also the thinnest Kindle yet, just a hair thicker than the iPad Air. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it […]
If you want a one-off custom Harley, here’s another compelling reason to choose Taiwan-based Rough Crafts for your build. What was once a stock Dyna Street Bob is now called Urban Cavalry. On top of loads of performance mods, the RC crew gave this bike a new front-end, a handmade tail section, a titanium 2-into-1 exhaust and more. via This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service […]
CEO Akbar Al Baker at a press conference on the delivery of the first Airbus A380 to Qatar Airways in Hamburg. European Pressphoto Agency Qatar Airways has caught the “revolution” bug that has swept the Middle East as Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker promises changes for business class seats at the airline that prides its reputation for high-end service. By mid-2016 the airline plans to roll out […]
A new solid state drive (SSD) from Micron Technology promises to be the company’s highest performing drive to date. The M600 SATA SSD, shown here, will boast improved power efficiency, better performance, and increased durability and lifespan. The drive also comes with 256-bit hardware encryption and will be available with capacities ranging from 128 GB to 1 TB. The new drive is being positioned on the high-end […]
